Roomscapes, the Decorative Architecture of Renzo Mongiardino, 1993

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Roomscapes, The Decorative Architecture of Renzo Mongiardino. New York: Rizzoli, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket. 208 pp. A book on … Read more Roomscapes, The Decorative Architecture of Renzo Mongiardino. New York: Rizzoli, 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket. 208 pp. A book on Milan-based architect Renzo Mongiardino and his dramatic, theatrical approach to design. The book explores his philosophy of space, design, and life itself. Mongiardino draws from sources that range from ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan artifacts to work of the Renaissance and Baroque masters; Michelangelo, Palladio, Bernini, and Borromini. The book shares insights into the spaces by tracing the solutions he originated to create them by including sketches, impressionistic drawings, watercolors and detailed photographs. Out of Print See less